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Lockheed’s F-22 Raptor Gets Software Updates

January 15, 2022 GDC 0

The F-22 upgrade allows full functionality for the AIM-120D and AIM-9X Air-to-Air missiles as well as enhanced Air-to-Surface target location capabilities. The Air Force is in the early phases of designing new sensors for its […]

Air Platform

Gripen E records the radar signature of the opponent

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Air-Launched Weapons

Raytheon awarded a contract to upgrade AMRAAM’s software

September 14, 2020 GDC 0

 U.S. Air Force aerial warfare experts are asking Raytheon Technologies Corp. to upgrade the U.S. Navy and Air Force AIM-120 Advanced Medium Range Air-to-Air Missile (AMRAAM) under terms of a $125 million four-year contract announced Wednesday. Officials […]

  • Ukraine’s kamikaze drones destroyed another ballistic missile early warning radar

    June 9, 2024 0
    On May 26, Ukrainian drones targeted and destroyed a Russian missile early warning radar system, Voronezh-DM, in the Orenburg region. Orenburg is more than 1,500 km away from the Ukrainian border. Voronezh-M radar is an [...]
  • Russian Defense Industries Can’t Manufacture Drones, Russia Buys Drones From Belarus and Iran

    July 14, 2022 0
    A top US official said Monday is ahead of Vladimir Putin’s visit to Tehran next week. Iran plans to supply hundreds of drones with combat weapons to Russia for use in Ukraine. Ukraine Successfully Destroyed [...]
  • Bulgaria to deliver S-300 surface-to-air missile to Ukraine

    January 18, 2024 0
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  • Lockheed Martin awarded $1.4 billion contract for C-130J aircraft

    December 11, 2020 0
    Lockheed Martin has been awarded USD1.4 billion to support future Foreign Military Sales (FMS) work on the C-130J Hercules through to 30 November 2030. Algerian Air Force To Receive Four C-130J Hercules Strategic Airlift AircraftDateMarch [...]
  • India ditches Russian missile and chooses MBDA MICA as the medium-range missile

    August 21, 2020 0
    BHUBANESWAR (GDC) — Amid a protracted stand-off along the LAC, the Indian Air Force (IAF) has accomplished a secret mission by conducting several rounds of MICA air-to-air missiles that have recently been acquired from France [...]
  • Russia’s former defense minister Sergei Shoigu’s corruption case witness found dead

    July 16, 2024 0
    Two potential key witnesses in a high-profile corruption case involving former Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu have died under suspicious circumstances. President Putin has replaced fishing buddy Sergei Shoigu as the country’s defense ministerDateMay 13, [...]
Infantry Weapons

Israel uses the Roem howitzer in its first combat strikes in Lebanon.

April 24, 2026 0

The Israel Defense Forces has used its new Ro’em self-propelled howitzer in combat for the first time, firing the system during artillery strikes in southern Lebanon. Units from the 282nd Artillery Brigade brought the wheeled […]

Europe

Turkey test-fires the KORAOK short-range anti-tank missile.

April 22, 2026 0

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East Asia and Pacific Region

Australian Army successfully test-fired the first domestically manufactured HIMARS.

April 16, 2026 0

Australia test-fired the first domestically manufactured GMLRS missile from a HIMARS launcher at Woomera Test Range, South Australia on April 9, 2026. The government committed $320 million to integrate Australian suppliers into GMLRS production at […]

Infantry Weapons

China delivers FN-6 MANPAD and HJ-12E anti-tank missiles to Iran.

April 15, 2026 0

US intelligence indicates China delivered new air defense systems to Iran, CNN reported on Friday, citing three people familiar with recent intelligence assessments. According to intelligence outlined in the CNN report, Beijing transferred shoulder-fired FN-6 […]

Europe

Finland doubles its K9 Howitzer fleet to 112, strengthening its firepower.

April 15, 2026 0

Finland signed a €546.8 million deal with South Korea to acquire 112 additional K9 Thunder 155 mm self-propelled howitzers. The purchase nearly doubles its fleet and strengthens NATO’s long-range artillery power on Russia’s border. The […]

Europe

Ukrainian drones to get U.S.-made Zeus anti-tank guided missile.

April 11, 2026 0

Aeon confirmed an active integration partnership with a major unnamed Ukrainian drone manufacturer to fire Zeus guided missiles from drone platforms. A separate Ukrainian partnership covers Zeus integration onto manned and unmanned ground vehicles and […]

  • Defense Industry

    Saab Receives Order For Gripen C/D Capability Enhancement Development

  • Uncategorized

    Russia to relocate black sea fleet naval base to Georgian breakaway province in Abkhazia

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Pyongyang Conducts Tactical Ballistic Missile Tests

  • Middle East

    UAE, France $18 Billion Rafale Deal Explained!

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Royal Australian Navy’s Collins Class Submarines Declared Product of Concern

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Indian Air Force To Join Desert Flag Exercise in UAE

  • Defense Industry

    China’s Norinco, Poly Group And Huawei are supporting Russia’s war in Ukraine with raw materials and dual-use technology

  • Air Platform

    Leonardo Awarded Contract to Manufacture Second C-27J Transport Aircraft for Slovenia

  • Americas

    U.S. Army Ordered 480 HIMARS Launchers And Multiple Variant Of Rockets

  • Americas

    M1 AbramsX: The Next Super Tanks Of US Army

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Austral Awarded Contract To Produce Two More Guardian-Class Boats For Royal Australian Navy

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Taiwanese PAC3 missile shot down Chinese Su-35s fighter jet

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    North Korean Troops Committing Suicide to Avoid Capture in Kursk Region

  • Europe

    Lack of armored vehicles, Putin deploys Donkey and Camel in the Ukraine war

  • Africa

    China offers upgraded T-72 tanks to African countries to counter Russia’s arms export

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    New Zealand Special Air Service (SAS) – Who Dares Wins

  • Americas

    Hyundai Heavy Industries will build Peru-class Next-Generation Submarine.

  • Europe

    Top 5 Weapons Platform Russia Couldn’t Afford, Aimed At Export Customers

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Destruction of Russian air defense priority for Ukraine, Ukraine destroys Russia’s three Buk missile launchers

  • C4iSR

    UK Confirmed The Sale Of E-3D Sentry To Chilean Air Force

  • Americas

    U.S. Army Trials Indirect Fires Protection Capability (IFPC) Using AIM-9X and Tamir Interceptor Missiles

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Myanmar rebels seized key town in major defeat for junta forces

  • C4iSR

    U.S. Air Force Flying Triton HALE UAV over Taiwan Straits

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    U.S. Signs Crucial Military Deals With The Philippines

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Indonesian Air Force Showcases Upgraded F-16 In New Livery Paint Scheme

  • South Asia

    Bangladesh’s Prime Minister Hasina’s Son Sajeeb Wazed Joy: A Covert Billionaire, Cult of Personality Charged with Drunk Driving, Drug, and Unlicensed Firearms Possession in The U.S.

  • Europe

    Germany prepares $2.95 billion lethal aid package for Ukraine, including tanks, IRIS-T, armored vehicles and howitzers

  • Europe

    Ukraine Deploys Soviet-era S-300V1 Missiles System In Luhansk Region

  • C4iSR

    Brutal Truth About S-300 and S-400, Israeli SEAD Mission Works!

  • Europe

    Top Russian general killed by Ukrainian sniper in major blow for KGB Putin

  • Air Platform

    Turkey’s new Atak-2 heavy attack helicopter takes first flight

  • Europe

    BAE Systems Demonstrates Sting Ray Lightweight Torpedo Deployment Using T-600 heavy-lift Drone

  • Air Platform

    Philippines Likely To Be Second Export Customer Of South Korean KF-21 Fighter Jet

  • Africa

    Kenyan Air Force Received All Three C-27J Spartan Transport Aircraft

  • Air Platform

    Sweden Purchases Four Embraer C-390 Transport Aircraft

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Myanmar Military Takes Full Control Of Country And Private Enterprises

  • Europe

    Ukraine unveils upgraded Bogdana artillery system

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    Don’t Fight A Fighter Jet Armed With Meteor BVRAAM. You Can’t Win, Swedish Flight Engineer’s Advice

  • Air Platform

    Romania’s Aerostar signs MOU on UAV production with Thales

  • Uncategorized

    Canada On Track To Select An Winner Of FFCP Programme Next Year

  • Europe

    Ukraine received DITA howitzers from the Czech Republic

  • Europe

    Germany’s armed forces to receive next-gen HUSAR reconnaissance drones

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Japan’s Ground Self-Defence Force received Finnish-built Patria AMV XP combat armored vehicle.

  • Air Platform

    Russia Lost 162 Aircraft, Desperate Russia Reactivating Soviet-era MiG-29 Fighter Jets

  • Europe

    Explosions in Belgorod: Anti-Putin Russian Volunteer Corps and Freedom of Russia Legion Took Over Positions in Belgorod

  • Europe

    Russia Used Chemical Bombs In Ukraine, Is the West Dumb Not To Supply NASAMS Missile to Ukraine?

  • Anti-ship Missile

    Japan showcases 1,000km range Type 12 anti-ship cruise missile

  • Europe

    Turkey is focused on joining the BRICS economic alliance

  • Europe

    Ukraine started manufacturing NATO-standard Bohdana self-propelled howitzers

  • Air Platform

    Russia’s Mi-28 attack helicopter crashed in the Leningrad region

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